The White House ordered a pause on arms sales this week, including major sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Detry grabs halfway lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Belgium’s Thomas Detry, eyeing a maiden European Tour title, surged to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.
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A Bunch of Influencers Are Stranded in Dubai Due to COVID
Ex-Denmark footballer-turned-influencer Nicklas Bendtner is among a group caught out by a sudden change in policy.
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Italy blocks sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Italy has halted the sale of thousands of missiles to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Friday, citing Rome’s commitment to restoring peace in …
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PIA to Start Turbat-Sharjah Flights Soon
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will commence flight operations from Turbat to Sharjah from February 6, said a PIA spokesperson. Residents …
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The UAE’s Hope Probe will be the first of 3 missions to arrive at Mars next month
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars is almost ready for a rendezvous with the red planet.The Emirates Mars Mission, known as the Hope Probe, will go into orbit around Mars on February 9.
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UK bans direct flights from UAE, shutting world’s busiest international route
Britain is banning direct passenger flights to and from the United Arab Emirates from Friday, shutting down the world’s busiest international airline route from Dubai to London.
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Dubai pays price for festive parties as coronavirus cases surge
Dubai cemented its reputation as a party city over the festive period, drawing revellers from around the world. Barely a month later the Gulf emirate is paying a high price as coronavirus cases surge …
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U.K. Bans Flights From Dubai, Rest of UAE to Stop New Strain
The U.K. banned direct passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates to stop the spread of a new virus strain originally identified in South Africa, putting one of the world’s busiest international …
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PM Modi speaks to Abu Dhabi crown prince, discusses impact of pandemic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the telephone with Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday and discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, the …
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UK adds UAE, Burundi and Rwanda to travel ban list, flights cancelled
Britain is banning direct passenger flights to and from the United Arab Emirates from Friday, shutting down the world’s busiest international airline route from Dubai to London. Britain said it was …
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Emails reveal Celtic Dubai trip assurances
Emails relating to Celtic’s controversial trip to Dubai have revealed how the club was told in November the visit was permitted. In one, a Scottish government official was “pleased to say” the …
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UAE added to UK’s growing travel ban list in blow to influencers
Those still able to return from countries on ‘red list’ will be required to quarantine in hotels for 10 days …
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Covid-19: UAE among countries added to UK’s travel ban list
The UAE, Burundi and Rwanda have been added to the “red list” of countries from where travel to the UK is banned. The measure, aimed at stopping the spread of the South African variant, comes into …
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Sterne takes one-shot lead in Dubai round one
South Africa’s Richard Sterne got off to a good start at the Dubai Desert Classic carding a 64 in the first round to finish at eight under for a one-shot lead.
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PIA to operate Turbat-Sharjah flights twice a week
The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has decided to operate flights from Turbat to Sharjah …
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PM Modi holds talks with Abu Dhabi crown prince, discusses cooperation between two nations during pandemic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the region, expressing …
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